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Dr. Douglas Peterson Lead Pastor “Hello, my name is Doug, and I work here…” I began serving Faith in 2018.My wife, Brenda, was on the pastoral team here at Faith from 2020-26. She is now Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Olympia. She and I have done life and pastoral ministry together since 1993. We have lived and served in congregations in Montana and Washington. I also served as a Hospice Chaplain for several years. In 2019 I completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Seminary. Our kids are grown and out of the house, saving the world. We enjoy hiking and the outdoors; cooking, baking, and reading; and cheering on the Seahawks and Mariners. doug@faithshelton.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a32e77601002778af3904f1/1623353163963-MONNOGXNM4LOYCV1FRVS/IMG_3170.JPG Staff - Terry Oliver Minister of Pastoral Care and Grief Support I was born and raised in Glendive, MT, graduated from PLU in 1967, attended 1 year at Princeton Theo. Seminary and then graduated from Luther Theo. Seminary in 1971. I’ve served Lutheran congregations in Sacramento, CA, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, IA, and Puyallup, WA. Most recently, I developed an ecumenical congregation in Union, WA. I’m married to Doris Oliver, and together with her, I have 6 children, 2 step children, and 13 grandchildren. We’ve resided at our home in Shelton since 2019. terryro@hcc.net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a32e77601002778af3904f1/b0b52a13-6d8b-4ab0-bc57-46a4b4ee2cce/20240606_143253.jpg Staff - Marissa Walker Parish Administrator and Youth Ministry I was born and raised in Shelton, Washington, and my passion for ministry began after graduation when I had the incredible opportunity to study forgiveness and reconciliation in both Northern Ireland and Lebanon. I started volunteering at Faith in the spring of 2023 and was stoked to officially join the staff in March of 2024. On Sunday mornings, you’ll often find me in the sound booth with my husband Christopher. At home, you can find me wrangling our three dogs—Mishka, Bailey, and Peaches—and our cat Goose. Marissa@faithshelton.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a32e77601002778af3904f1/1578444300711-8NM7S3TJFBP44PRESFFA/Peterson_D4801-Edit+%281%29.jpg Staff - Rev. Dr. Douglas Peterson Lead Pastor “Hello, my name is Doug, and I work here…” I began serving Faith in 2018.My wife, Brenda, was on the pastoral team here at Faith from 2020-26. She is now Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Olympia. She and I have done life and pastoral ministry together since 1993. We have lived and served in congregations in Montana and Washington. I also served as a Hospice Chaplain for several years. In 2019 I completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Seminary. Our kids are grown and out of the house, saving the world. We enjoy hiking and the outdoors; cooking, baking, and reading; and cheering on the Seahawks and Mariners. doug@faithshelton.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a32e77601002778af3904f1/1623353163963-MONNOGXNM4LOYCV1FRVS/IMG_3170.JPG Staff - Terry Oliver Minister of Pastoral Care and Grief Support I was born and raised in Glendive, MT, graduated from PLU in 1967, attended 1 year at Princeton Theo. Seminary and then graduated from Luther Theo. Seminary in 1971. I’ve served Lutheran congregations in Sacramento, CA, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, IA, and Puyallup, WA. Most recently, I developed an ecumenical congregation in Union, WA. I’m married to Doris Oliver, and together with her, I have 6 children, 2 step children, and 13 grandchildren. 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